11.11.2009

Today was quite the day! I dragged out my chrome bar stools then a freebie coffee table I acquired ages ago. I'm always the optimist so I thought I could get both projects done in a jiffy... Uh no.

The Good News...

The freebie coffee table is nearly done. It had some red goop on it - I think it's maybe wax but I'm not sure. I was able to remove the red and add a subtle stain to the table. I think I'll sand it a bit more then seal it. It's gorgeous wood but I'm not sure I'll keep it. We'll see.

BEFORE

AFTER

The Bad News...

I took the chrome bar stools apart. The chrome was easy enough to clean and polish. I then added batting to the back and seat to make them more comfy. Now I'm ready to upholster my funky fabric... Or so I thought! Alas the wood is that uber dense stuff that's impossible to penetrate with a run of the mill staple gun.

I now have 2 projects in limbo! Argh... I guess I'll need to get some swanky staple gun. I did end up going to Home Depot and they suggested carpet tacks. I'll give that a go but at some point I'll have to buy a new staple gun. Unless Santa sends one my way!

These are the stools and the fabric I picked out - I think they'll look super kewl once I get them done!

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Denise Corcoran (aka Thrifty By Design) is a local author, crafter, upcycler and workshop facilitator based in North Vancouver, BC. Her passion is to turn 'junk' into new and funky pieces. She shares her enthusiasm for crafting and upcycling by facilitating 'Crafternoons' throughout Vancouver.